if i have time, i plan on building the rest of the suite (two night stands, two dressers and a mirror housing) the same way and finishing it with the dark stain. i like the real stocky look as well. i also have some pretty cool ideas for my coffee tables and end tables, but those might have to wait a while. after i finish this, its time to paint the car. i've got a box full of house of kolor paint begging to be used.